US Bridges

L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream

Fair

Cheyenne County, Nebraska · 0S Sunol · Structure no. SL17E00286

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream in Cheyenne County, Nebraska. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 54 years old, older than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 143 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesL17E Sunol Cnlk
CrossesStream
Location0S Sunol
RouteState Highway 0L17E
Coordinates41.1522, -102.7635
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic143 by 2038
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns L17E Sunol Cnlk over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.